Instruction manual

A758 Owner’s Guide Contents
September 1999 iii
Contents
Chapter 1: About the Printer.............................................................. 1
Introducing the A758 Printer ....................................................... 2
Standard Features.......................................................................... 3
Connectivity Features ............................................................ 3
Advanced Interface Design................................................... 3
Electronics and Firmware...................................................... 3
Thermal Receipt Printer......................................................... 4
Impact Slip Printer.................................................................. 4
Options............................................................................................ 5
Connectivity Options ............................................................. 5
Thermal Receipt Printer Options.......................................... 5
Impact Slip Printer Options................................................... 5
Electronics and Firmware Options....................................... 5
Model Identification Key.............................................................. 6
Chapter 2: Setup Guide ...................................................................... 7
Unpacking the Printer................................................................... 8
Choosing a Location...................................................................... 9
Remove the Packing Restraints.................................................... 10
Connecting the Cables................................................................... 12
Communication Cable ........................................................... 12
Cash Drawer Cables............................................................... 13
Power Supply Cable............................................................... 13
Loading Receipt Paper.................................................................. 14
Putting In the Ribbon Cassette..................................................... 15
Testing the Printer ......................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Using the Printer .............................................................. 18
Printer Controls.............................................................................. 19
Changing the Receipt Paper......................................................... 20
Replacing the Ribbon Cassette..................................................... 21
Printing on Forms or Checks........................................................ 23
Verifying and Validating Checks ................................................ 25
Clearing Check Flip Paper Jams .................................................. 27
Testing the Printer ......................................................................... 29
Printer Configuration.................................................................... 30
Configuring the Printer.......................................................... 31
Communication Interface...................................................... 33
Diagnostic Modes ................................................................... 33
Emulation/Software Options ............................................... 37
Hardware Options.................................................................. 37
Basic Troubleshooting................................................................... 39
Printer Beeps ........................................................................... 40
Printer Will Not Print............................................................. 41
On-Line, Paper Status, Error LED Flashes .......................... 42
Poor Forms Print Quality....................................................... 43
Poor Receipt Print Quality..................................................... 44
Slip Station, MICR and Flip Problems ................................. 45
Knife Does Not Operate......................................................... 46
Other Serious Problems ................................................................ 47